How to Buy Terracotta Warriors Tickets
Four ways for visitors to buy Terracotta Army Tickets
1. Book through the official website of the Terracotta Army
Tickets can be booked up to 7 days in advance through the official website or WeChat account of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum. When purchasing tickets, follow the instructions to select your visiting date, time, and number of visitors, then choose "Passport" as your ID type and enter your passport number. However, the registration requires a Chinese mobile phone number to receive verification codes and booking confirmations, and the official WeChat account is only available in Chinese, which might make the process slightly challenging for non-Chinese speakers. Moreover, payment is only accepted via WeChat Pay or Alipay.
2. Book via the self-service ticket machine at the tourist service center
You can also buy a ticket at the self-service machine on-site using your passport. Simply select "Passport Purchase", scan your passport, choose your preferred payment method such as WeChat Pay, Alipay, or Visa, complete the payment, and wait for the ticket to be issued. However, while tickets can be purchased on-site, availability is extremely limited because a majority of tickets are sold online. Visitors need to get to the scenic area early and be prepared for a long queue. Additionally, it's possible that you cannot buy tickets on the spot because ticket sales stop once they are sold out, especially during public holidays like the golden week from October 1 to 7 and the summer vacation in July and August.
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This is the easiest way to get a ticket for the Terracotta Army. As only 65,000 tickets are on sale per day, booking tickets through an online travel agency is a nice idea if you wish to travel independently. In this way, you can book a ticket as early as possible for the intended visiting date to assure your entry. The entire booking process is hassle-free and customer-friendly.
4. Book a Terracotta Warriors Tour through TravelChinaGuide
If you're not an expert at planning trips, booking a tour that includes a visit to the Terracotta Army is a smart choice. This guarantees ticket availability and offers comfortable transportation. For international travelers, there's no need to worry about language barriers. An English-speaking guide will join you, sharing interesting stories and background about the terracotta warriors, making your visit both meaningful and fun. Additionally, our Xi'an one-day tour itinerary includes must-visit attractions such as the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, the City Wall, and the Muslim Bazaar, ensuring your journey is even more enriching and memorable.
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FAQs:
1. Opening Hours
March 16 - November 15: 8:30 - 18:30
November 16 - March 15: 8:30 - 18:00
2. Check-in Hours
March 16 - November 15: 8:30 - 17:00
November 16 - March 15: 8:30 - 16:30
3. Do I need to buy a Terracotta Army ticket in advance?
Visitors had better book a ticket or guided tour from a third-party travel agency in advance of the intended travel date in order not to spoil your trip, especially during peak travel seasons when tickets often sell out early. Though the ticket is only released seven days in advance, you can make the order as early as you want.
4. What do I need for booking a Terracotta Army ticket?
Your passport information needs to be provided, no matter which way you choose to buy the ticket. When entering the scenic spot, take your passport for inspection.
5. How much does it cost to see the Terracotta Warriors?
The ticket price is CNY 120, with no seasonal price difference. Besides, optional sightseeing buses are available at additional cost: CNY 5 for the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses and CNY 15 for the Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Park (Lishan Garden).
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6. What's included in the Terracotta Army ticket?
The Terracotta Army ticket of CNY 120 includes the entrance fee for the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Park (Lishan Garden), and the fare of the shuttle bus between the two spots. Please note that this base ticket price does not cover optional sightseeing bus services.
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Note: The shuttle bus operates from 8:30 to 17:00 from the Terracotta Museum to the Lishan Garden and until 19:00 for return trips from the Lishan Garden.
7. Do non-Chinese seniors above 65 and children under 16 get discounted tickets?
Currently, no discounts are available for these groups.
8. Are the paper tickets needed?
Foreign visitors can enter by scanning their passports at the ticket checkpoint, and a paper ticket is not required. However, if you'd like a printed ticket as a souvenir, after your visit, you can find the self-service ticket machines at the tourist service center located near the main entrance to print one.
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| Paper Ticket of the Terracotta Army |
Terracotta Warriors Travel Tips
1. Take your passport during the whole visit because there are several ticket checkpoints.
2. Individual visitors should better avoid visiting the Terracotta Army in the morning because tour groups always set it as the first stop for a one-day itinerary.
3. Choose reliable and reputable agencies when booking the Terracotta Army tour or tickets online.
Further Reading:
- How to Visit Terracotta Army - A Comprehensive Visitor's Guide
- Avoiding Traps - Stay Away from Fake Terracotta Army
- Top 20 Questions about Terracotta Army
- How to Get to Terracotta Army from Beijing/ Shanghai/ Hong Kong
- How to Get to Terracotta Warriors from Xi'an
